1972 Detroit Tigers

Franchise seasons · 1970s seasons

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Same team, nearby years

Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
1974 Detroit Tigers	—	25	12
1973 Detroit Tigers	—	23	16
1972 Detroit Tigers · Current season	—	24	20
1971 Detroit Tigers	—	20	18
1970 Detroit Tigers	—	19	16

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Roster and season statistics

Only players appear here. Staff are excluded from lineup choices. — means a statistic is unavailable. A roster player may have no batting or pitching row if they did not appear in those tables.

Player	Position group	No.	Stat rows	AB	H	HR	AVG	IP	ERA	Rating
Les Cain	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	23.67	3.80	Average (49) — 120 of 192 pitchers in the available 1972 rosters An earned-run average of 3.80 over 23.67 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Joe Coleman	Pitchers	15	pitching	—	—	—	—	280.00	2.80	Average (56) — 28 of 192 pitchers in the available 1972 rosters An earned-run average of 2.80 over 280.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Jim Foor	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	14.73	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Woodie Fryman	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	113.67	2.06	Average (59) — 11 of 192 pitchers in the available 1972 rosters An earned-run average of 2.06 over 113.67 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Bill Gilbreth	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	16.20	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
John Hiller	Pitchers	18	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.03	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Mike Kilkenny	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	9.00	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Lerrin LaGrow	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	1.32	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Don Leshnock	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	0.00	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Mickey Lolich	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	327.33	2.50	Average (59) — 11 of 192 pitchers in the available 1972 rosters An earned-run average of 2.50 over 327.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Phil Meeler	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.32	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Joe Niekro	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	47.00	3.83	Average (49) — 120 of 192 pitchers in the available 1972 rosters An earned-run average of 3.83 over 47.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Ron Perranoski	Pitchers	16	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	7.71	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Fred Scherman	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.64	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Chuck Seelbach	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.89	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Bill Slayback	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	81.67	3.20	Average (51) — 97 of 192 pitchers in the available 1972 rosters An earned-run average of 3.20 over 81.67 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Bob Strampe	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	11.57	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Tom Timmermann	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	149.67	2.89	Average (54) — 50 of 192 pitchers in the available 1972 rosters An earned-run average of 2.89 over 149.67 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Chris Zachary	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	1.41	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Bill Freehan	Catchers	11	batting	374	98	10	.262	—	—	Average (54) — 98 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 374 at-bats and 10 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Tom Haller	Catchers	14	batting	121	25	2	.207	—	—	Average (47) — 273 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 121 at-bats and 2 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Gene Lamont	Catchers	33	batting	0	0	0	—	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Duke Sims	Catchers	12	batting	98	31	4	.316	—	—	Average (58) — 40 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 98 at-bats and 4 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Ed Brinkman	Infielders	8	batting	516	105	6	.203	—	—	Below average (43) — 356 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 516 at-bats and 6 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Norm Cash	Infielders	25	batting	440	114	22	.259	—	—	Average (56) — 65 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 440 at-bats and 22 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
John Gamble	Infielders	40	batting	3	0	0	.000	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Frank Howard	Infielders	33	batting	33	8	1	.242	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Paul Jata	Infielders	31	batting	74	17	0	.230	—	—	Average (48) — 244 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 74 at-bats and 0 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
John Knox	Infielders	7	batting	13	1	0	.077	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Dick McAuliffe	Infielders	3	batting	408	98	8	.240	—	—	Average (50) — 183 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 408 at-bats and 8 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Aurelio Rodríguez	Infielders	4	batting	601	142	13	.236	—	—	Average (50) — 183 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 601 at-bats and 13 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Joe Staton	Infielders	42	batting	2	0	0	.000	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Tony Taylor	Infielders	10	batting	228	69	1	.303	—	—	Average (57) — 49 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 228 at-bats and 1 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Ike Blessitt	Outfielders	22	batting	5	0	0	.000	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Gates Brown	Outfielders	26	batting	252	58	10	.230	—	—	Average (50) — 183 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 252 at-bats and 10 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Ike Brown	Outfielders	9	batting	84	21	2	.250	—	—	Average (51) — 159 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 84 at-bats and 2 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Wayne Comer	Outfielders	42	batting	9	1	0	.111	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Willie Horton	Outfielders	23	batting	333	77	11	.231	—	—	Average (50) — 183 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 333 at-bats and 11 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Al Kaline	Outfielders	6	batting	278	87	10	.313	—	—	Strong (62) — 11 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 278 at-bats and 10 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Marvin Lane	Outfielders	43	batting	6	0	0	.000	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Jim Northrup	Outfielders	5	batting	426	111	8	.261	—	—	Average (53) — 112 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 426 at-bats and 8 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Mickey Stanley	Outfielders	24	batting	435	102	14	.234	—	—	Average (50) — 183 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 435 at-bats and 14 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Dalton Jones	Outfielders	2	batting	7	0	0	.000	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.

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Exhibition rules use nine hitters, including a DH, and one pitcher. The numbered slots are the batting order. Pick each player once. Opponent: 1972 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1972 Detroit Tigers season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T11:48:25.458371+00:00. Source material is under CC BY-SA 4.0. We grouped roster entries, excluded staff, joined stats by Wikipedia page title, converted baseball innings notation to outs, and derived approximate ratings and simulated outcomes. No official affiliation.